Synopsis
25 years ago, ethnomusicologist Louis Sarno traveled from New Jersey to the forests of Central Africa to record the music of the Bayaka Pygmies. Falling in love with a Bayaka girl and her forest lifestyle, he decided to stay. “OKA!” tells the adventure of his life in Africa with his adopted family. The Bayaka pygmies maintain a tenuous balance between their traditional forest existence and their increasing dependence on the Bantu villagers. Through the eyes of Larry, the tall, ungainly white man from New Jersey, who in spite of his failing liver accompanies the Bayaka on a journey into the heart of the forest, “OKA!” offers a glimpse into the music, humor, and spirit of the Bayaka people.
Metrics
Opening Weekend: | $4,461 (24.3% of total gross) |
Legs: | 4.12 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 6.0 weeks average run per theater |
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $24,923 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
Record | Rank | Amount |
---|---|---|
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,801-15,900) | 15,871 | $18,364 |
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 31,601-31,700) | 31,697 | $18,364 |
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 7,101-7,200) | 7,195 | $18,364 |
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Movie Details
Domestic Releases: | October 14th, 2011 (Limited) by Dada Films |
Video Release: | October 22nd, 2013 by Well Go USA Video |
MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
Running Time: | 105 minutes |
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Keywords: | Culture Clash, Academics, Musicians, Inspired by a True Story, Environment, Political, Government Corruption |
Source: | Based on Factual Book/Article |
Genre: | Adventure |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Dramatization |
Production/Financing Companies: | Dada Films, Required Viewing, Roland Films, James Bruce Productions |
Production Countries: | United States |
Languages: | Aka, Bantu, English, French, Sango |